Education Spending: Benin
Benin's education spending is currently 3.23 % of GDP as of 2023. # Benin Education Spending Benin allocated 3.
Current (2023)
3.23 % of GDP
+4.3% y/y
Peak (2010)
3.68 % of GDP
Low (1999)
1.922 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1998–2023 · 25 pts
Education Spending — Benin
1998 — 2023
Education Spending — Benin
Analysis# Benin Education Spending
Benin allocated 3.23% of its GDP to education in 2023, positioning the country in the middle range of its historical spending patterns. The nation peaked at 3.68% in 2010 and reached its lowest point at 1.922% in 1999, representing a 17.5% overall increase since 1998. Current spending remains notably below the 2010 peak, suggesting either shifting budget priorities or economic constraints over the past thirteen years.
Recent volatility characterizes Benin's education financing. A significant spike to 3.536% in 2017 was followed by a sharp decline to 2.732% in 2019, the lowest point in over a decade. The recovery trend since 2020—climbing from 2.899% to 3.23% by 2023—indicates renewed commitment to education investment, though the direction will depend on broader fiscal pressures and development priorities in coming years.
Historical Data
25 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.23 % of GDP | +4.29% |
| 2022 | 3.097 % of GDP | +0.00% |
| 2021 | 3.097 % of GDP | +6.83% |
| 2020 | 2.899 % of GDP | +6.11% |
| 2019 | 2.732 % of GDP | -6.82% |
| 2018 | 2.932 % of GDP | -17.08% |
| 2017 | 3.536 % of GDP | +21.97% |
| 2016 | 2.899 % of GDP | -8.64% |
| 2015 | 3.173 % of GDP | +0.35% |
| 2014 | 3.162 % of GDP | -4.99% |
| 2013 | 3.328 % of GDP | -6.57% |
| 2012 | 3.562 % of GDP | -3.21% |
| 2010 | 3.68 % of GDP | +19.13% |
| 2009 | 3.089 % of GDP | +11.24% |
| 2008 | 2.777 % of GDP | +17.52% |
| 2007 | 2.363 % of GDP | -7.80% |
| 2006 | 2.563 % of GDP | -3.54% |
| 2005 | 2.657 % of GDP | +3.51% |
| 2004 | 2.567 % of GDP | +12.44% |
| 2003 | 2.283 % of GDP | +5.74% |
Show all 25 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.159 % of GDP | -8.71% |
| 2001 | 2.365 % of GDP | +11.87% |
| 2000 | 2.114 % of GDP | +9.99% |
| 1999 | 1.922 % of GDP | -30.06% |
| 1998 | 2.748 % of GDP | — |
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